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chancellor angela merkel stop here first on her tour of the disaster areas. in all, she pledged 100 million euros in aid from the german government. >> i understand that it will take many weeks. the loss of income and the damage will have a lasting impact, so our support will not falter. >> merkel does not want her appearance to be seen as a grab for votes. but there is no denying that floods can help politicians hold on to power. that is what the former chancellor found out after viewing damage in saxony 11 years ago. taking charge in rain gear helped him win reelection in 2002. merkel's challenger said the flood is a case for more european integration at a foreign policy speech in berlin. >> this flood has impacted people in a number of european nations. another example of why it is important for europeans to stand together. >> the german chancellor will encounter similar damage as she continues her tour. she will be able to promise federal relief, a message people surely want to hear, even if it is not meant to get votes. >> what is the mood in the region,
chancellor angela merkel stop here first on her tour of the disaster areas. in all, she pledged 100 million euros in aid from the german government. >> i understand that it will take many weeks. the loss of income and the damage will have a lasting impact, so our support will not falter. >> merkel does not want her appearance to be seen as a grab for votes. but there is no denying that floods can help politicians hold on to power. that is what the former chancellor found out after...
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. >> earlier, we spoke with a foreign policy spokesman, one of angela merkel christian democrats, and we asked about what international security had to do with energy policy. >> country and a new chance for them because they would be a major decrease of the prices for energy in america. because of the shale gas and crude oil debate, this would change the geopolitical situation also in the middle east because not any longer setting arabia will be the field station for america. maybe this will change in 10 or 15 years. this is part of this conference. m staying with the energy sector, a u.s. oil giant, exxon mobil's, has posted 2012 earnings just shy of $45 billion. yes, that was billion. the second highest ever for a publicly held company, despite slight declines in its oil and gas business, the company improve its bottom line by about 6% compared to 2011. strong performance from exxon's refinery division helped drive the growth. the $45 billion mark is just a couple hundred million dollars shy of the all-time record set back in 2008 by -- you guessed it -- exxon. better than expected
. >> earlier, we spoke with a foreign policy spokesman, one of angela merkel christian democrats, and we asked about what international security had to do with energy policy. >> country and a new chance for them because they would be a major decrease of the prices for energy in america. because of the shale gas and crude oil debate, this would change the geopolitical situation also in the middle east because not any longer setting arabia will be the field station for america. maybe...
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. >> he has been meeting today with german chancellor angela merkel, and they have agreed on a range of measures to spark a recovery. they want a separate budget to fight joblessness across the bloc as well as a full-time economic chief with more powers. >> but hollande is a socialist, and merkel heads a conservative government, so do the two have big differences? >> it is no secret that the leaders of the eurozone's two biggest economies do not see eye to eye on several major issues in the eu, so a visit of the exhibition of german paintings at the louvre was perhaps a chance for them to get to know each other better. at the talks held later, the two leaders put on a show of unity. they said their countries would weather the financial crisis together and would present a united front at next month's eu summit on growth and employment. >> much of our discussion was about mobilizing the european funds from 2014 through 2020. and including them in our future planning. >> they also pledged to press ahead with plans for a so- called common economic government in the eurozone. >> we need m
. >> he has been meeting today with german chancellor angela merkel, and they have agreed on a range of measures to spark a recovery. they want a separate budget to fight joblessness across the bloc as well as a full-time economic chief with more powers. >> but hollande is a socialist, and merkel heads a conservative government, so do the two have big differences? >> it is no secret that the leaders of the eurozone's two biggest economies do not see eye to eye on several major...
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chancellor angela merkel visited the flood defenses. she brought a promise of aid from the government and admiration for helpers'. >> i am impressed by the atmosphere here, the way everyone is pulling together. i know a lot of people are exhausted after so many days, but they are not giving up. >> in eastern germany, the flood waters are moving inexorably many dikes are threatening to burst. lower saxony is preparing for the river elbe to swell. further upstream in dresden, the crest of the flood has already passed. temporary flood barriers help keep the historic city center dry. dresden is home to many treasures of baroque architecture. but in residential areas, the battle against the high water continues. again, locals have been pulling together to build up defenses. >> there's obviously a lot of fear, but people have just been fantastic. we are sticking together. it is good. >> it now looks like dresden will escape the kind of inundation it saw in 2002, but the cost of the damage is likely to be high. authorities anticipate a 2 billi
chancellor angela merkel visited the flood defenses. she brought a promise of aid from the government and admiration for helpers'. >> i am impressed by the atmosphere here, the way everyone is pulling together. i know a lot of people are exhausted after so many days, but they are not giving up. >> in eastern germany, the flood waters are moving inexorably many dikes are threatening to burst. lower saxony is preparing for the river elbe to swell. further upstream in dresden, the...
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. >> in germany, chancellor angela merkel has praised the european union's hard-fought budget for the next seven years. she told parliament the proposals agreed in brussels earlier this month were the best way to ensure economic stability in europe. >> the budget includes some spending cuts for the first time. critics say it does not focus enough on boosting jobs and growth. >> angela merkel says all eu member states must cut costs. two weeks ago, the chancellor and british prime minister david cameron went out in brussels securing an eu budget cut of around 3%. now merkel has defended that decision. she says the crisis means everyone has to save. >> i will say it quite plainly -- it would have been hard to explain to people in europe, both to the states hit by the crisis and those bearing the bulk of the burden of solidarity why everyone in europe has to say except for europe itself. >> but the opposition disagrees. social democrats' candidate for chancellor peer steinbrueck says merkel advocates too much austerity and too little investment. he also accused merkel of making common ca
. >> in germany, chancellor angela merkel has praised the european union's hard-fought budget for the next seven years. she told parliament the proposals agreed in brussels earlier this month were the best way to ensure economic stability in europe. >> the budget includes some spending cuts for the first time. critics say it does not focus enough on boosting jobs and growth. >> angela merkel says all eu member states must cut costs. two weeks ago, the chancellor and british...
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. >> against this backdrop, the vote in cyprus is a true setback for chancellor angela merkel, just when she needed a victory with hard-hit eurozone economies contracting and german taxpayers nervous of the cost of bailouts. opposition parties are demanding the chancellor improve her track record. >> the fiscal cliffhanger in cyprus has turned into a major headache for angela merkel in her role as crisis manager. for many on the island, germany as part of the problem, but she points out that the troika is the negotiating partner for any bailout, not germany. >> politically, it is important that cyprus create a sustainable banking sector for the future. their current model is not sustainable. >> merkel also stressed that the eu had requested a levy on private accounts above 100,000 euros and not the 20,000 suggested by cyprus' government, but the german government says the cyprus debacle is covered in angela merkel's fingerprints and she must find a solution. >> the chancellor must make sure that the deal is struck which represents the interests of cyprus and stabilizes the european econo
. >> against this backdrop, the vote in cyprus is a true setback for chancellor angela merkel, just when she needed a victory with hard-hit eurozone economies contracting and german taxpayers nervous of the cost of bailouts. opposition parties are demanding the chancellor improve her track record. >> the fiscal cliffhanger in cyprus has turned into a major headache for angela merkel in her role as crisis manager. for many on the island, germany as part of the problem, but she points...
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chancellor angela merkel has promised german support for the proposed international peace conference on syria. she emphasized that syria urgently needs a political solution. >> assyria's main opposition group has reiterated its demand that president bashar al assad step down before any further negotiations. syria announced tuesday that a to co-host a peace conference with the aim of bringing together rebel groups and the assad government. >> there was no mention of the newly proposed peace conference when president bashar al assad appeared on syrian state television with one of his few remaining allies, the iranian foreign minister. the reiterated tehran's's support for the regime in damascus and told supporters that iran would continue to help syria and its people, who he said had so bravely defended themselves against attacks. on tuesday, syria's other main ally, russia, consulted with assad's most vocal opponent, the united states. u.s. secretary of state john kerry was in moscow to try to find common ground on syria with russian leaders, and indeed, the u.s. and russia did manage
chancellor angela merkel has promised german support for the proposed international peace conference on syria. she emphasized that syria urgently needs a political solution. >> assyria's main opposition group has reiterated its demand that president bashar al assad step down before any further negotiations. syria announced tuesday that a to co-host a peace conference with the aim of bringing together rebel groups and the assad government. >> there was no mention of the newly...
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angela merkel says nationalizing pension funds in cyprus is not an acceptable way of plugging the holes in the country's finances. >> checking in on the markets, european shares traded flat or slightly to the downside friday as investors waited for clarity on cyprus, and germany's business confidence suffered an unexpected drop. our correspondent sent us this summary from frankfurt. >> still no solution in cyprus. traders had to finish this trading week and this uncertainty leading almost to a standstill at the stock market. traders did not know leader to bet on a happy ending or bankruptcy in cyprus. the german index was slightly down but made huge losses throughout the week. the bureau could recover a little bit, despite economic disappointing data. the german economy seems to lose momentum. the ifo index dropped for the first time in a month. emma we stay in frankfurt for a closer look at the numbers. the dax fell just slightly, but bigger losses over the course of the week, finishing at 7911. that is how it went in the week in the euro stoxx 50. let's call it finishing flat. across
angela merkel says nationalizing pension funds in cyprus is not an acceptable way of plugging the holes in the country's finances. >> checking in on the markets, european shares traded flat or slightly to the downside friday as investors waited for clarity on cyprus, and germany's business confidence suffered an unexpected drop. our correspondent sent us this summary from frankfurt. >> still no solution in cyprus. traders had to finish this trading week and this uncertainty leading...
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. >> chancellor angela merkel was on a tight schedule at the world bank for them in berlin. she used the time she had to join the bank president and calling on governments to do more to fight climate change. >> people often say the cost of taking action is too high, but we cannot forget what will happen if we do not take action. we must consider that. >> the consequences of climate change are already being seen. droughts are becoming more common in parts of africa, and up to 40% of fields could disappear in coming decades. both merkel and kim are convinced the world must take action to reduce emission levels and lower energy consumption if the worst is to be avoided. >> in southeast asia, we think and scientists tell us that the sea level rises will be 10% to 15% higher than in the rest of the world. this means that rank, manila, ho chi minh city, calcutta could be underwater. >> chancellor merkel is calling on the united nations to form a new commission to coordinate international efforts to stave off climate change's worst side effects. >> authorities in singapore have urg
. >> chancellor angela merkel was on a tight schedule at the world bank for them in berlin. she used the time she had to join the bank president and calling on governments to do more to fight climate change. >> people often say the cost of taking action is too high, but we cannot forget what will happen if we do not take action. we must consider that. >> the consequences of climate change are already being seen. droughts are becoming more common in parts of africa, and up to...
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leading the way trying to get legislation through parliament on these issues, but it has been blocked by angela merkel's conservatives, by and large. a lot of people in conservative ranks want to defend what they view as a more traditional view of the family. these are divisive issues. there's a lot of passion around this. it is very emotional. the greens are saying they're going to make all these issues an element of their election manifesto, so that should be interesting. there is a lot of passion in germany. i have to say also that is not quite as much as it was recently in france where tens of thousands of people took to the streets in demonstrations for and against same-sex marriage. we saw similar scenes in the british parliament as well. >> the outlook is brightening for europe's biggest economy. investor sentiment in germany has surged to a three-year high. >> the index is one of the most closely watched investor confidence surveys. it pulls germany's top 300 financial analysts and is being taken as another sign that the german economy could rebound quickly from a sharp slowdown at the
leading the way trying to get legislation through parliament on these issues, but it has been blocked by angela merkel's conservatives, by and large. a lot of people in conservative ranks want to defend what they view as a more traditional view of the family. these are divisive issues. there's a lot of passion around this. it is very emotional. the greens are saying they're going to make all these issues an element of their election manifesto, so that should be interesting. there is a lot of...
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we'll be back with angela merkel's program. >> stay tuned. >> welcome back. the opposition is ahead in the albanian elections. the socialists have pulled further and further ahead of the ruling democrats. >> been proceeding slowly. they say the election has been tainted by irregularities. angela merkel has unveiled her party's platform ahead of the elections coming up this september area >> it is full of sleeping proposals to improve the infrastructure and create jobs. what is short on details is how to pay for them. it has come under fire from both the opposition democrats and her current coalition. >> angela merkel arrived with pledges to relieve family and restrict eurozone crisis. a believer party still has something for everyone, but she did not dwell on the details, choosing instead to talk about her governments successes and the challenges that conservatives face on election day. >> that day, the 22nd of september will decide which way this country is going. it is about whether germany will continue on its successful path or whether it will go downhill
we'll be back with angela merkel's program. >> stay tuned. >> welcome back. the opposition is ahead in the albanian elections. the socialists have pulled further and further ahead of the ruling democrats. >> been proceeding slowly. they say the election has been tainted by irregularities. angela merkel has unveiled her party's platform ahead of the elections coming up this september area >> it is full of sleeping proposals to improve the infrastructure and create jobs....
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chancellor angela merkel says she only found out from media reports. the opposition wants her to than send her minister. >> your story convinced that the clarification we need should come at the level of the u.s. president -- i'm convinced that the clarification we need should come at the level of the u.s. president. there should be a clear statement from americans that they will desist in future from listening in and spying on their friends. >> first of all, he has the task of getting answers. with elections approaching, a lot of people will be watching to see how he does. >> for more on the story, we are by our washington correspondent. there's, of course, a lot of potential for controversy here. what are are the expectations for this visit? >> i have low expectations for this visit. i do not think that americans are willing to reveal the details of what the national security agency is doing in germany and also in europe. he is going to meet with the national security advisor of president obama, and he will also meet with attorney general eric holder
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angela merkel. it is an unfortunate twist of fate that the education minister, of all people, is to be stripped of her doctorate. she got the news in south africa. >> i will not accept the decision by the university of dusseldorf, and i will challenge it in court. now that i am is involved in a legal battle with the university, i must ask for understanding that i cannot comment further on the matter today. >> after an investigation lasting months, the university concluded that schavan plagiarized from other works. >> she intentionally copied in claimed as her own theories originated by others. >> critics have questioned the university's decision not to ask for an independent assessment of the dissertation. members of schavan's party say they are confident her dissertation at the academic standards at the time, but opposition parties are calling for her to step down. >> i cannot for the life of me imagine how a german education minister can remain in office with a blemish like this. >> in 2011, the t
angela merkel. it is an unfortunate twist of fate that the education minister, of all people, is to be stripped of her doctorate. she got the news in south africa. >> i will not accept the decision by the university of dusseldorf, and i will challenge it in court. now that i am is involved in a legal battle with the university, i must ask for understanding that i cannot comment further on the matter today. >> after an investigation lasting months, the university concluded that...
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some opposition even say that angela merkel has broken her oath of office. i think it is a big issue. it will be a big issue because the opposition is quite clearly an issue. they are relatively unconcerned about it to the extent that angela merkel has not lost in the popularity ratings. that is because most voters are concerned about the economy and that germany has escaped effects. >> moving onto other news now, a senior u.s. devote has visited egypt for the first time since the ousted morsi two weeks ago. he called for a transition of the elected civilian government. >> they urged egyptians to end of violence and overcome divisions. meanwhile, supporters took to the streets demanding they be returned to office. >is china's economy in trouble? today, new figures confirmed the slowdown continues. >> so from seven .7% to 7.5% in the quarter. but that was not as bad as some observers had feared. >> they want the economy to move to steadier growth rates. the question is if it could manage that transition. >> the roads are congested and the air is thick with po
some opposition even say that angela merkel has broken her oath of office. i think it is a big issue. it will be a big issue because the opposition is quite clearly an issue. they are relatively unconcerned about it to the extent that angela merkel has not lost in the popularity ratings. that is because most voters are concerned about the economy and that germany has escaped effects. >> moving onto other news now, a senior u.s. devote has visited egypt for the first time since the ousted...
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angela merkel reacted cautiously. she avoided confrontation and focused instead on what the two agree on -- namely the importance of making europe more competitive. >> we, from a european perspective, aspired to become competitive enough to maintain and continue our standard of living. in the past years and coming years, the issue has been that we have not reached the point where we are in the clear. still, a lot has been done in europe. >> merkel went on to lay out her own plans for europe, which include doing more to fight unemployment, and she said she will be working together with cameron 2 stock corporations avoiding taxes. >> two very different approaches, but which went down better at davos? our correspondent has more. >> angela merkel can be joyful and comical. today, she was not. she was serious while cameron was casual, full of british humor, selling himself and his country, he even got applause during his speech, and although most people here criticized sharply his plans for a referendum, he did not say a l
angela merkel reacted cautiously. she avoided confrontation and focused instead on what the two agree on -- namely the importance of making europe more competitive. >> we, from a european perspective, aspired to become competitive enough to maintain and continue our standard of living. in the past years and coming years, the issue has been that we have not reached the point where we are in the clear. still, a lot has been done in europe. >> merkel went on to lay out her own plans...
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angela merkel is a supporter of electric cars. she wants there to be one million e-cars on the road in germany by 2020. she says e-cars could kickstart germany's motor industry. >> i believe we can't read a piece of the future here, a part of -- we can create a piece of the future here. but right now, only 7000 electric cars are on german roads. e-cars cannot cover long distances. they cost too much. advocates want the government to fix that. >> they could allow e-cars to use the bus lane. there are the opportunities for tax break and the public. herman -- and the public procurement program. >> the motoring industry says tomorrow belongs both to electric and conventional cars. >> no one can say which now which technology will dominate the market -- will say right -- no one can say right now which technology will dominate the market. >> environmentalists have been protesting outside of the summit. they don't believe that carmakers really want to make the switch to e-cars. they call this a summit of hypocrites. >> in the postwar yea
angela merkel is a supporter of electric cars. she wants there to be one million e-cars on the road in germany by 2020. she says e-cars could kickstart germany's motor industry. >> i believe we can't read a piece of the future here, a part of -- we can create a piece of the future here. but right now, only 7000 electric cars are on german roads. e-cars cannot cover long distances. they cost too much. advocates want the government to fix that. >> they could allow e-cars to use the...
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. >> today, there was one high- profile visitor -- german chancellor angela merkel. she worked as a scientist before getting into politics. at this year's fair, she also expressed an interest in high- tech fashion. >> if someone ever claims polish i.t. products are out of this world, they could be talking about this -- german chancellor angela merkel learns that the mars rover probe is outfitted with infrared sensors made in poland. without the technology, the red planet would remain more of a mystery. green computing remains an issue. in this hall, about 50 new companies are showing their latest ideas. like a portable solar panel, which allows smartphones or other mobile devices to be charged with sunlight. that gives chancellor merkel a fashion brainstorm. >> so, could we now make handbags with a solar panel on the flap out of this? that would be practical. you would always walk facing the sun. >> merkel also visited software giant s.a.p., which asks students to write programs using its software. >> how long did you work on this? >> really two weeks and two months
. >> today, there was one high- profile visitor -- german chancellor angela merkel. she worked as a scientist before getting into politics. at this year's fair, she also expressed an interest in high- tech fashion. >> if someone ever claims polish i.t. products are out of this world, they could be talking about this -- german chancellor angela merkel learns that the mars rover probe is outfitted with infrared sensors made in poland. without the technology, the red planet would...
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it would be the final parliamentary face-off with angela merkel before the upcoming elections. merkel pushed her conservative coalition's economic record with less new debt and lower taxes. >> we can do more. we have ease the burdens on families and businesses. we have invested in education and research and put the brakes on public debt. >> germany's national debt has risen by 400 billion during the legislative term. the point is, you don't know how to handle money. >> idle and merkel said the opposition lacked ideas -- on low merkel -- angela merkel said the opposition lacked ideas. >> all you can think about is placing more burdens on the very people who drive our economy. that is your policy. >> but he had one last parting shot. >> we have already heard this policy statement three or four times over. that is why half of the government is completely overwhelmed with the desire to sleep. >> the battle for votes will be driving german politics. >> let's check up with the latest on nelson mandela's help. south african president says there was a slight improvement overnight and h
it would be the final parliamentary face-off with angela merkel before the upcoming elections. merkel pushed her conservative coalition's economic record with less new debt and lower taxes. >> we can do more. we have ease the burdens on families and businesses. we have invested in education and research and put the brakes on public debt. >> germany's national debt has risen by 400 billion during the legislative term. the point is, you don't know how to handle money. >> idle...
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again, angela merkel's conservatives, 42%, the highest level in 17 years. steinbrueck also quashed rumors that he could be replaced as the spd candidate for chancellor i of lower saxony's election does not go their way. >> my opinion poll results have been much better. we got to get back. we have enough time, and i'm going for it, and i will make it. their choice on sunday.ny make- the result could have far reaching consequences. >> all right, well, the wait is finally over for fans of german soccer. the bundesliga swings back into action after a winter break. >> but the season is really all about one team -- mighty bayern munich going into the season with a nine-point lead in the standing. they scored more goals than any other team, conceding just seven. >> they sound unstoppable. let's get another look. >> they turn on the style in the first half of the season and open up a commanding lead on their rivals, including dortmund. >> ♪ we are the champion >> bayern are on their way to a title they have not won in three years, but are they unstoppable? critic
again, angela merkel's conservatives, 42%, the highest level in 17 years. steinbrueck also quashed rumors that he could be replaced as the spd candidate for chancellor i of lower saxony's election does not go their way. >> my opinion poll results have been much better. we got to get back. we have enough time, and i'm going for it, and i will make it. their choice on sunday.ny make- the result could have far reaching consequences. >> all right, well, the wait is finally over for fans...
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german chancellor angela merkel called for a more inclusive concept of integration. >> chancellor angela merkel wants to promote a culture of respect for migrants. the german labor market is open only to people who complete vocational training. unskilled workers have a difficult time finding jobs. 1/3 of the jobless here are my guns. merkel says there are other hurdles as well. >> we can see structural discrimination at work here. this is especially clear when it comes to lending. that leads to a greater rate of failure. >> berlin would like banks to lend more to immigrant entrepreneurs. the government plans to hold talks with the financial ministry on the topic, and merkel's government wants the public sector to hire more migrants. right now, there are very few non-germans in civil service. >> if you look at how many migrants are hired by the public sector, by local councils or agencies, you notice that they are really missing. it would be great if the number of migrants in every branch of the civil service were larger. it would solve a lot of problems. >> the opposition has criticized
german chancellor angela merkel called for a more inclusive concept of integration. >> chancellor angela merkel wants to promote a culture of respect for migrants. the german labor market is open only to people who complete vocational training. unskilled workers have a difficult time finding jobs. 1/3 of the jobless here are my guns. merkel says there are other hurdles as well. >> we can see structural discrimination at work here. this is especially clear when it comes to lending....
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angela merkel says they will do "what is necessary" to ensure the future of the euro. both had much to talk about. the european commission president says europe must continue with reforms while paying attention to the social consequences like the unrest in cyprus. >> before more, let's go to our parliamentary studios. this is a top level meeting of euro's top-level. can you fill us in? >> the meeting is occurring here at the invitation at the invitation of angela merkel. there are 15 heads of leading european firms. it is the ceo of ericsson. what is on tehir minds is competitiveness. they are eager to look beyond to innocvation, energy, climate. there are not trying to talk about the cyprus issue alone. there was brief mentions saying that of course bureau stability -- euro stability is crucial. how do we get there to encourage growth and innovation? >> they have been distancing themselves from the planet. what else can you tell us? >> this tax on depositors and small depositors it was somehow the instigation of germany. german politicians have been pushing back on th
angela merkel says they will do "what is necessary" to ensure the future of the euro. both had much to talk about. the european commission president says europe must continue with reforms while paying attention to the social consequences like the unrest in cyprus. >> before more, let's go to our parliamentary studios. this is a top level meeting of euro's top-level. can you fill us in? >> the meeting is occurring here at the invitation at the invitation of angela merkel....
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. >> now, for the very earth time chancellor angela merkel has responded to revelations that berlin has been closely cooperating with america. in a newspaper interview, she said a certain level of cooperation was needed to ensure citizen security, but she underlined that the state needs to strike a balance between protecting its citizens privacy and ensuring public safety. her interior minister is due to travel to washington for talks on this issue. what is an election pledge worth? not much if you ask some people. a lot of money, if you ask others. billions of euros. a new report puts the figure on all promises being made ahead of september's elections. the report was compiled by the pro-business cologne institute for economic research and they are warning that politicians are writing checks for election gifts that the country cannot afford. >> a healthy economy is good for the well-being of the nation. that is the message of german business. that is why they are criticizing some campaign pledges as "poison for growth." they put up to 900,000 dogs at risk here yet >> from the point of
. >> now, for the very earth time chancellor angela merkel has responded to revelations that berlin has been closely cooperating with america. in a newspaper interview, she said a certain level of cooperation was needed to ensure citizen security, but she underlined that the state needs to strike a balance between protecting its citizens privacy and ensuring public safety. her interior minister is due to travel to washington for talks on this issue. what is an election pledge worth? not...
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angela merkel praised the decision as a milestone. >> this is something we have been striving for for many years. now it is here. now we have reached the peak. we see what is before us. there is no question it is a step forward. >> eu leaders will meet again in june to discuss the future of the union. >> our brussels correspondent has been following the summit for us and sent us this assessment. >> the eu has agreed in principle to tackle tax evasion and to essentially get rid of banking secrecy across the eu. having said that, it is very important to note what is written in the agreement that was signed here by all 27 member states, and because austria and luxembourg were quite reluctant to give up their banking secrecy. it is an important factor in their economic situation at home, and they have been very interested in keeping it. the agreement says that the eu will also launch negotiations with countries like switzerland, and luxembourg's prime minister has said very clearly today in brussels that luxembourg will only give up its banking secrecy in negotiations with third countries
angela merkel praised the decision as a milestone. >> this is something we have been striving for for many years. now it is here. now we have reached the peak. we see what is before us. there is no question it is a step forward. >> eu leaders will meet again in june to discuss the future of the union. >> our brussels correspondent has been following the summit for us and sent us this assessment. >> the eu has agreed in principle to tackle tax evasion and to essentially...
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she cited gondi, margaret thatcher, and angela merkel as her role models. she said the german chancellor deserves respect for her handling of the eurozone crisis. -- she cited gandhi, margaret thatcher, and angela merkel as her role models. >> even if it is not popular, or you lose power, you at least invest in the sustainable future of your country. >> the charlemagne prize was also a chance to send a message to all europeans that they all must do their share to create a better europe. >> getting back to the crisis in europe, portugals unemployment rate has climbed further to hit a new record high. it came in a 17.7% for the first quarter of 2013. that represents a rise of nearly 1% on a year ago, and the government in lisbon expects the number to go up even more next year, when 30,000 public sector jobs are eliminated. the job cuts are part of a harsh austerity program agreed with the european union in exchange for billions of emergency loans that have been dispersed to lisbon since 2011. >> well, now on to the country seem most likely as -- seen as most
she cited gondi, margaret thatcher, and angela merkel as her role models. she said the german chancellor deserves respect for her handling of the eurozone crisis. -- she cited gandhi, margaret thatcher, and angela merkel as her role models. >> even if it is not popular, or you lose power, you at least invest in the sustainable future of your country. >> the charlemagne prize was also a chance to send a message to all europeans that they all must do their share to create a better...
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. >> angela merkel's spokesman said she felt let down because she knows him personally. >> there are many people who are disappointed. the chancellor is one of those people. it is more disappointed because he is a respected public figure. >> reports say he had said his hopes on the taxation treaty. the agreement would have allowed germans with undeclared money with swiss accounts to pay a lot son anonymously to avoid prosecution. the bill was blocked by the opposition. they now say his case shows they were right to stop the bill. >> tax evasion is not a trivial offense. tax evasion is a fraud. it is a crime. that is why we have opposed a tax treaty between germany and switzerland for a long time. >> but the government disagrees. it says the agreement would have brought in billions of euros in tax revenue. >> we would have very much preferred if we been able to force all of those who earn interest abroad to do their duty and pay tax on it. >> he says he turned himself in in january. that was before the -- if that was before the authorities were onto him, that'll that'll mean he escape
. >> angela merkel's spokesman said she felt let down because she knows him personally. >> there are many people who are disappointed. the chancellor is one of those people. it is more disappointed because he is a respected public figure. >> reports say he had said his hopes on the taxation treaty. the agreement would have allowed germans with undeclared money with swiss accounts to pay a lot son anonymously to avoid prosecution. the bill was blocked by the opposition. they...
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meanwhile, chancellor angela merkel met to forge a long-term plan to deal with the flood damage. the cleanup bill is expected to run into the billions. >> on top of emergency aid, we have decided to set up a national fund worth 8 billion euros. the financing will be's flip between the federal and state governments. >> the 8 billion euros in aid will have to be barr road. further help will from a european union program designed to provide aid to areas affected by natural disasters. >> we do not know how much the funds are worth yet, but it is safe that they will also be made available to us. >> they tend to make the funds readily available land keep bureaucracy to a minimum. the plan is for victims to have access as soon as the beginning of july. >> a train crash in argentina has killed three people and injured at least 70. rescuers in the argentinian capital have been trying to flee free the trapped the victims. a double-decker commuter train slammed into a stop train. it happened on the same line where a crash killed 51 people last year. imagine the news programs are suddenly go
meanwhile, chancellor angela merkel met to forge a long-term plan to deal with the flood damage. the cleanup bill is expected to run into the billions. >> on top of emergency aid, we have decided to set up a national fund worth 8 billion euros. the financing will be's flip between the federal and state governments. >> the 8 billion euros in aid will have to be barr road. further help will from a european union program designed to provide aid to areas affected by natural disasters....
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germany's chancellor, angela merkel, was pleased. >> banks must take responsibility for themselves. that is what we have always said. we do not want taxpayers to save banks. banks must save themselves. this is what will happen in the case of cyprus. >> politicians in brussels were happy about the deal as well. cyprus has tough times ahead, but the president of the european commission promised to the country would not be left alone. >> that is what i decided to set up tough -- for cyprus. the social consequences of economic shock by utilizing fronts -- >> but in russia, there was anger about the terms of the deal. many of the big depositors who will lose money are russians. >> it looks like a stealing of what has already been stalling -- of what has already been stolen continues. we will wait for the consquences of the financial system. >> the bailout needs to be approved by several eurozone parliaments, including germany's. it looks likely to go through there with a big majority. >> let's go live to brussels and bring in our correspondent who has been following the events in cyprus
germany's chancellor, angela merkel, was pleased. >> banks must take responsibility for themselves. that is what we have always said. we do not want taxpayers to save banks. banks must save themselves. this is what will happen in the case of cyprus. >> politicians in brussels were happy about the deal as well. cyprus has tough times ahead, but the president of the european commission promised to the country would not be left alone. >> that is what i decided to set up tough --...
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the government led by chancellor angela merkel says a ban is the wrong way to fight far right extremism. >> berlin is under pressure to do something. next month seized the start of a trial of a suspected neo-nazi accused of helping to carry out a spate of racially motivated murders. >> on thursday, lawmakers voted against a ban. >> the far right npd wants a very different germany. no major party disputes that they are beyond the pale of democratic discourse, but lawmakers will not open procedures to ban the npd. there is no majority for it, despite repeated warnings. >> this is not about banning a few stupid ideas. it is about banning an organization and dismantling a party that is built to attack people in germany. >> parliament also agrees that the nsu terrorist cell went on its killing spree inspired by npd propaganda, but the government says official bands will not eliminate a neo-nazi ideology and germany. they even suggest it is a pointless exercise. >> should a state ban a party that the country's voters already reject by an overwhelming majority? and prove that in every election
the government led by chancellor angela merkel says a ban is the wrong way to fight far right extremism. >> berlin is under pressure to do something. next month seized the start of a trial of a suspected neo-nazi accused of helping to carry out a spate of racially motivated murders. >> on thursday, lawmakers voted against a ban. >> the far right npd wants a very different germany. no major party disputes that they are beyond the pale of democratic discourse, but lawmakers will...
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. >> chancellor angela merkel invited the prime minister and his family to a rare get together at a palace outside the capital. the leaders are set to discuss iran's nuclear program and the civil war in syria. the u.s. secretary of state has made washington's position on north korea crystal clear, telling p'yongyang that test firing missiles would be a huge mistake. >> in south korea for talks, john kerry also said it was up to china, north korea's major ally, to press pyongyang to abandon its nuclear weapons. >> the talks in seoul are a kind of tight rope walk for u.s. secretary of state john kerry. he wants to show washington's firm support for south korea without further enraging an already belligerent north. the meetings come after a u.s. intelligence agency reported that north korea could have the capability to attach a nuclear warhead to a missile, although washington has downplayed the report. the u.s. does not see war as a minute, despite threats from p'yongyang. preparations in north korea are currently under way for celebrations on monday, marking the birth of the country's found
. >> chancellor angela merkel invited the prime minister and his family to a rare get together at a palace outside the capital. the leaders are set to discuss iran's nuclear program and the civil war in syria. the u.s. secretary of state has made washington's position on north korea crystal clear, telling p'yongyang that test firing missiles would be a huge mistake. >> in south korea for talks, john kerry also said it was up to china, north korea's major ally, to press pyongyang to...
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. >> german chancellor angela merkel went into the talks saying she was confident the agreement would be reached. in the end, the 27 member states came up with a compromise that even british prime minister david cameron welcomed as a good deal for britain >> it is perhaps nobody's perfect budget, but there is a lot in it for everybody. obviously, you can look at the end result through many, many prisons. from the overall european perspective, i want to emphasize that the budget is future- oriented. it is realistic. it is driven by pressing concerns. >> the total budget ceiling over the next seven years has been tapped at about 960 billion euros. it is the first-ever net reduction. reaching a unanimous agreement between all of the eu's member countries was a difficult task. >> it is not easy reach an agreement between 27 different countries, but we've managed it, so we are now confident and positive going into negotiations with the european parliament. we know it will not be easy, but we are all agreed that what is important is that we have taken a great stride toward gaining some clar
. >> german chancellor angela merkel went into the talks saying she was confident the agreement would be reached. in the end, the 27 member states came up with a compromise that even british prime minister david cameron welcomed as a good deal for britain >> it is perhaps nobody's perfect budget, but there is a lot in it for everybody. obviously, you can look at the end result through many, many prisons. from the overall european perspective, i want to emphasize that the budget is...
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in the thick of it all, chancellor angela merkel managing germany's and europe's response to the crisis, a poker game with billions at stake. polls show germans are worried about their savings him about the majority of its -- about their savings, but the majority of its citizens still completely trust the chancellor. >> the image people have of the chancellor is that she is a competent crisis manager who, so far, has been a good job of guiding germany through the crisis. >> but that comes with a steep price tag. munich cost info institute-- m -- munich's ifo institute says there is a total of 660 billion euros, the maximum committed to spending if necessary on bailouts. the opposition accuses the government of being irresponsible. >> incompetent. >> had he done anything? -- have you done anything? >> despite the criticism, when it comes to the eurozone, they have mostly given merkel the necessary back in the european parliament, or the bundestag. the social democrats put their top financial expert, peer steinbrueck, in the race against merkel, seemingly a smart move. >> he is seen as kn
in the thick of it all, chancellor angela merkel managing germany's and europe's response to the crisis, a poker game with billions at stake. polls show germans are worried about their savings him about the majority of its -- about their savings, but the majority of its citizens still completely trust the chancellor. >> the image people have of the chancellor is that she is a competent crisis manager who, so far, has been a good job of guiding germany through the crisis. >> but that...
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>> in the wake of the official blunders, chancellor angela merkel offered the families her full support. >> as chancellor of germany, i give you my promise that we are doing everything in our power to shed light on the murders, to track down accomplices and instigators, and to make sure all the culprits will be duly punished. >> the families will be watching closely to see if that promise is fulfilled. the trial will no doubt be a very painfu time for them, and it may take up to two years for a verdict to be delivered. >> the pictures of beate zschaepe have gone around the world. prosecutors described her as the country's most dangerous neo-nazi. >> in our next report, we take a closer look at her background and ask one analyst what he has been able to find out about how she became radicalized. >> yeah the zschaepe -- beate zschaepe recorded by a police camera after her arrest. she is now 38. she grew up in east germany. when the communist state collapsed more than two decades ago, her life to send it into hatred. after the political system fell apart, many young people found their live
>> in the wake of the official blunders, chancellor angela merkel offered the families her full support. >> as chancellor of germany, i give you my promise that we are doing everything in our power to shed light on the murders, to track down accomplices and instigators, and to make sure all the culprits will be duly punished. >> the families will be watching closely to see if that promise is fulfilled. the trial will no doubt be a very painfu time for them, and it may take up...
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. >> with opinions so clearly divided, german chancellor angela merkel was keen to play down the differences and talk up the prospects of reaching agreement. >> the starting positions are quite far apart. but speaking for germany, i say we will do everything we can to come to an agreement. because in times of uncertainty and high unemployment, it is essential for people to be able to plan their future. >> it is about politics, not just numbers. the trick will be to find a deal that allows each of the 27 national leaders to claim victory when they return home, and members of the european parliament have warned that if the budget makes too many cuts, they may veto the whole package. >> will there be a deal this time around? for more on the budget summit, let's go now live to brussels and our correspondent. the start of this conference has been put off. what is happening? >> let's be clear. the official start of the conference has been put off, but really, there has been tough bargaining going on behind the scenes since this afternoon. especially great britain seems to be a tough nut to crack,
. >> with opinions so clearly divided, german chancellor angela merkel was keen to play down the differences and talk up the prospects of reaching agreement. >> the starting positions are quite far apart. but speaking for germany, i say we will do everything we can to come to an agreement. because in times of uncertainty and high unemployment, it is essential for people to be able to plan their future. >> it is about politics, not just numbers. the trick will be to find a deal...
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actually in about two weeks, vladimir putin is set to meet angela merkel in germany. they want to visit a trade fair together. then we will see if it is really back to business, but i guess if there will be a cool down, it will not be long because there are just, as you said, too many tight relations and important issues to be solved. >> thanks so very much. breaking news now, and an arab summit has agreed that member states have the right to provide military support to syrian opposition members fighting president bashar al assad. >> they have also been voicing their political support for the syrian opposition. delegates invited syria's national coalition to take the country's official seat in the summit in qatar. the movement is a much-needed diplomatic boost for the sources in damascus. there is serious opposition remains deeply divided on issues from strategy to political leadership. than that internationally, he is viewed by many as the face of serious opposition. in a speech to delegates, he praised the arab world for helping syrian refugees and said western coun
actually in about two weeks, vladimir putin is set to meet angela merkel in germany. they want to visit a trade fair together. then we will see if it is really back to business, but i guess if there will be a cool down, it will not be long because there are just, as you said, too many tight relations and important issues to be solved. >> thanks so very much. breaking news now, and an arab summit has agreed that member states have the right to provide military support to syrian opposition...
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. >> in germany, chancellor angela merkel has averted a defeat in parliament by accepting a comp or my on mandatory quotas -- accepting a compromise on mandatory quotas for women in board rooms. >> leading conservatives, including the labor minister ursula von der leyen, were threatening to break ranks and vote with the opposition parties. >> the issue of gender equality in the boardroom threatened an embarrassing split in the conservative camp ahead of this september's natural elections -- national elections. >> it is a difficult situation for the women and for the party as a whole. with an actual -- and within national election coming up, it is also a question of tactics. >> labor minister ursula von der leyen was the most common and conservative supporter -- most prominent conservative supporter of quotas for women. they have come up with a compromise. they would introduce a legally binding quota program in their -- until then, they are relying on a voluntary quota set by companies themselves. the family affairs minister believes it will bring more women into leadership roles. >> in
. >> in germany, chancellor angela merkel has averted a defeat in parliament by accepting a comp or my on mandatory quotas -- accepting a compromise on mandatory quotas for women in board rooms. >> leading conservatives, including the labor minister ursula von der leyen, were threatening to break ranks and vote with the opposition parties. >> the issue of gender equality in the boardroom threatened an embarrassing split in the conservative camp ahead of this september's...